Important information

Allocation to timeslots is made on a first comes, first served basis. Your subregion preferences will not affect the score of your stage 2 assessment interview.

It is your responsibility to book an interview and submit your subregion preferences. If you do not submit your subregion preferences, GP Synergy will do this on your behalf. If you do not book an interview, you will be removed from that round of selection.

The timeframe for responding is very short. Please monitor your email closely during the selection period.

Frequently asked questions

What is the interview structure?

The RACGP stage 2 assessment with GP Synergy will be in the format of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs).

Applicants will be required to answer five interview questions, asked by five different interviewers. Applicants will have eight minutes to answer each question and will have two minutes reading time.

For information about the interview content and how to prepare, please contact the RACGP.

Can I preference an interview date/time now?

We are unable to accept preference requests in advance. This is because we will not know if you have been successful in passing the stage 1 assessment. Interview bookings will be made via a booking platform on a first come first served basis.

Can I attend an interview remotely?

An application for remote interviews can be made closer to the interview period.

What happens if I am late to my interview?

If you are late to your interview you will not be able to join your allocated timeslot. Allocation to another time/date cannot be guaranteed.

What happens if I can’t attend my allocated interview date?

If you experience exceptional circumstances and you cannot attend your allocated interview date you must contact GP Synergy ASAP on the contact details provided in your interview request email. Please note: We cannot guarantee additional interview spaces on other times/dates will be available.

How will training offers and subregion allocations be determined?

Within each NSW/ACT training region (Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW) there are different subregions. Applicants who are successful in being offered a training place will be allocated to a subregion on offer, and will be required to complete their GP term training within this subregion.

Training offers, and subregion allocation, will be made by on the basis of their stage 2 assessment MMI score up to the number of training places available. Subregion priority preferencing is available to some applicants.

Further about our subregions and training location requirements is outlined in the GP Synergy Applicant Pack.

Will everyone be made an offer?

As each training region may be shortlisted more applicants than there are places available, not all applicants may receive an offer.

Unsuccessful candidates may invited to participate in a subsequent round of selection, however it is important to note there is no guarantee of subsequent rounds, and if there are, the number and location of training places may be limited.

When will I know if I have been made an offer?

Dates of offers will be advised shortly.

What happens if I decline my training offer?

If you decline your training offer, you may be invited to participate in round 2. However, there is no guarantee of a round 2, and if there is one, the number and location of training places may be limited.

If you are successful in being shortlisted in round 2, you will be required to attend another interview/MMI with the Regional Training Organisation (RTO) of that training region. If you are shortlisted to a GP Synergy training region, you will be required to participate in another MMI with GP Synergy.

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